concept   personal names
culture   Japanese culture
statement   In Japanese culture, addressing someone by their last name with an honorific suffix signifies respect and formality.

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1 personal name Japanese culture Addressing someone by their last name with an honorific suffix like 'san' is often used to show respect and formality. 1
2 personal names Japanese culture Use of family names is emphasized, and the order of names is reversed (family name first) 1
3 personal names Japanese culture Using last names with appropriate honorifics is preferred as a sign of respect, especially in formal or hierarchical settings. 1